Post-traumatic stress disorder in women: the rescue of a protein
Researchers have found that a form of ubiquitin, a protein found in the brain, may regulate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ...
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After being shot in the head, he sees the world upside down
A new study sheds light on the story of an amazing patient: After being shot in the head during Spain's ...
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Thoughts can alter the sense of touch
A study reveals that hypnotic suggestion can alter tactile perception. THE ESSENTIAL Our body can perceive different sensations depending on ...
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Gender inequalities shape the brain
Gender inequalities would impact the brain of women by reducing the thickness of their cortex in the right hemisphere of ...
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How our brain can distort the reality of what we see
A recent study shows the influence of visual perception on the estimation of the size of objects in the surrounding ...
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It is between 30 and 40 years that our brain would work the fastest
A study shows that the transmission speeds of nerve signals in the human brain increase considerably until adulthood. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Alzheimer’s disease in women: DNA fragments involved?
Alzheimer's disease occurs more severely and more quickly in women than in men due to a molecular mechanism that leads ...
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Brain responses to touch are context-dependent
Our brains don't always produce the same amounts of the feel-good hormone when someone touches us. THE ESSENTIAL In humans, ...
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What happens in the brain while reading?
Reading activates two specific brain networks, which make it possible to understand the meaning of words separately and globally. THE ...
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Why Grandkids Wake Up Grandparents’ Brains
According to a 2021 study, humans live past childbearing years because they have a role to play in the development ...
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World first: a fetus operated on in utero of the brain
A fetus was operated on in its mother's womb for a rare abnormality of the blood vessels in the brain, ...
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Near-death experience: strong brain activity spotted in dying people
Researchers have found brain activity reminiscent of dreams or hallucinations in patients who died of cardiac arrest. THE ESSENTIAL A ...
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Brain: microplastics can reach it in two hours
Some microplastics and nanoplastics would be able to cross the blood-brain barrier and enter the brain two hours after ingestion. ...
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Longevity: social interactions help us live longer
Having good relationships with loved ones is associated with better brain health and longer life expectancy. THE ESSENTIAL Monthly or ...
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Having a purpose in life boosts cognitive resilience in middle age
Having a purpose in life strengthens the brain's ability to cope with stressors and cognitive aging. THE ESSENTIAL New research ...
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Why is exercise good for the brain?
Researchers have shown that muscles release chemical signals that stimulate neuronal development in the brain. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers have studied ...
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Epilepsy: what happens in the brain?
Researchers have identified connections in the brain involved in epileptic seizures, a discovery that could provide relief to patients suffering ...
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Cognitive decline: a positive view of aging would help reverse it
In the case of mild cognitive impairment, people who are positive about the passing years are more likely to recover ...
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OCD: a cerebral mechanism involved?
A cellular mechanism linked to an area of the brain involved in decision-making and motor control could explain why some ...
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What happens in our brain when we are afraid?
Three main areas are related to fear responses in the human brain. THE ESSENTIAL The amygdala, hippocampus and prefrontal cortex ...
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A hormone could explain why exercising is harder for some people
The amount of dopamine present in the brain could explain why some people are more motivated to exercise. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Your brain is capable of creating false memories
Within seconds, your brain may not remember an event that just happened and modify the memories to suit your expectations. ...
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Parkinson’s disease: researchers are developing a technique for early diagnosis
American researchers have recently used a technique to identify the presence of certain proteins in the brain which are characteristic ...
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Fibromyalgia: areas of the brain that deal with pain may not work properly
According to a study, two areas of the brain, the prefrontral cortex and the cingulate cortex, of people with fibromyalgia ...
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Strawberries: 4 reasons to eat them on sunny days
With their pretty red color and sweet taste, strawberries appeal to the greatest number... but above all, they have many ...
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Dementia: blood vessels can affect brain health too
A new study shows that blood vessels and arteries also play a vital role in brain health, including cognitive functions. ...
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This is the age when walking and talking at the same time becomes difficult
The decline in the ability to walk and talk at the same time can be an early indicator of accelerated ...
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Botox injections alter brain activity linked to emotions
Botox injections alter brain chemistry, which alters the way we interpret emotions. THE ESSENTIAL The number of Botox injections performed ...
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Plastic toys: an alternative to phthalates would harm the brain
Acetyl tributyl citrate is a chemical compound used as an alternative to phthalates, endocrine disruptors: a new study shows that ...
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Eating sugar and fat alters the brain
Eating foods high in fats and sugars leads to changes in the brain, specifically in the dopaminergic system. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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